Accountant

Kuok (Singapore) Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Finance Supervisor for their office in KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur. The role involves supervising the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, have significant experience in external audit and tax, and demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, with at least 2 years in external audit and tax.
• Sensitive to numbers and able to analyze financial results.
• Proactive with ability to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review finance and accounting, tax, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Companies' Act requirements.
• Liaise with stakeholders for financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance/Accounting

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

SAP

Job description

This position is based in KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Supervise/prepare and review of finance and accounting, tax, and day-to-day operations.

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and completion of monthly/quarterly/annual accounts and relevant reports with proper analysis of schedules and analysis with the assistance of subordinates.

• Review and ensure all financial statements compliance with new and updated requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the Companies' Act.

• Work closely with the stakeholders in the Malaysia and Singapore for analysis and presentation of financial performance, forecasting and budgeting.

• Ensure the completeness of internal controls and compliance matters in the day to day running of accounting matters.

• Liaise with internal company secretary and external auditors, tax agent and relevant government bodies to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements.

• Undertake any other jobs and duties may be assigned from time to time by management.

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in finance/Accounting. Professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferable.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, with at least 2 years of experience in external audit and tax

• Sensitive to numbers and good analytical skills to analyse financial results.

• Well versed in Microsoft Office Applications, especially Ms. Excel. Experience with SAP is preferred but not a must.

• Able to work independently or in teams and demonstrates strong initiative.

• Proactive working attitude with ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.